Today in Focus Minneapolis shooting: US on edge after woman killed by ICE agent – The Latest
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Jan 8, 2026 
Oliver Laughland, The Guardian's US southern bureau chief with a focus on civil unrest, discusses the aftermath of a tragic shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The viral footage capturing the moment sparks a nationwide outcry and protests. Laughland delves into Renee Good's background and the conflicting narratives surrounding the incident, highlighting local officials' rejection of federal claims. He warns of escalating tensions in Minneapolis and the potential for unrest, as protests spread across the country amid fears of disproportionate federal backlash.
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Video Challenges Official Narrative
- Video shows Renee Good in a parked SUV, agents shouting and then one agent firing three shots that kill her.
- The footage allows testing official claims and raises immediate questions about the label of 'domestic terrorism'.
Local Politics Shape Response
- Minneapolis is a progressive city with leaders vocal against ICE's presence and different policing values.
- That political contrast shapes local rejection of federal characterizations like 'self-defense'.
ICE Raids Have Political Optics
- The Trump administration is deploying ICE to Democratic cities, citing targeted operations like those in Minneapolis' Somali-American community.
- Oliver says these deployments also serve political and optical purposes beyond pure enforcement.